Maryland SJ3 apologizes for the state's role in racial terror lynchings and acknowledges its responsibility for systemic failures.

Maryland SJ3 formally apologizes for the state's role in documented, undiscovered, and attempted racial terror lynchings between 1854 and 1933. It acknowledges failures to protect Black Marylanders, enforce equal protection laws, and prevent racially discriminatory actions. The resolution also recognizes the resilience of Black families and communities harmed by these acts and commits to reparative actions recommended by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Maryland SJ3 apologizes for the state's role in racial terror lynchings and acknowledges its responsibility for systemic failures.

Maryland SJ3 formally apologizes for the state's role in documented, undiscovered, and attempted racial terror lynchings between 1854 and 1933. It acknowledges failures to protect Black Marylanders, enforce equal protection laws, and prevent racially discriminatory actions. The resolution also recognizes the resilience of Black families and communities harmed by these acts and commits to reparative actions recommended by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission.